Guide to the Papers of Donovan Clarke, 1907-1986

 

Collection context

Summary

Collection number:
MS 8199, MS Acc19.141
Creator:
Donovan Clarke
Extent:
(28 ms boxes + 5 ms cartons)
Language:
English and English
Preferred citation:
Items from this collection should be cited as '[Title or description of manuscript item], Papers of Donovan Clarke, National Library of Australia, [class/series/file/items number(s)]'.
Availability:
Available
Access conditions:
Available for research. Not for loan.

Background

Content Summary:

MS 8199 comprises: 1. Lectures on literature and fine arts given at the University of Sydney and Leura; 2. Subject files, personal and professional, containing clippings, manuscripts, correspondence, photocopies and printed and roneoed material; 3. Manuscripts on literature and the fine arts; 4. Journals of overseas trips, 1958-1959 and 1966; 5. Correspondence and cards, 1959-1985; 6. Five notebooks; 7. Card indexes to Clarke's collection of books and recorded music (24 boxes, 5 cartons).

MS Acc19.141 comprises: handwritten diaries and an address book of Donovan Clarke, the majority of which focus on Clarke's overseas travel, particularly Europe, as well as the United States. Several volumes include other general notes and writings including poetry, notes on Japanese linguistics and reflections on various subjects (4 boxes).

Collection Retrieval Advice:

Please note: each class in this collection has a separate box number sequence (i.e. there are multiple Box 1's). Please cite the relevant Class number as well as the Box number when requesting retrieval of material from the collection.

Access and use

Conditions Governing Access:
Please refer to the collection's catalogue record (http://nla.gov.au/nla.cat-vn1421009) for the access conditions.
Conditions Governing Use:
Copying and publishing of unpublished manuscript material is subject to copyright restrictions. For such material, written permission to publish must be obtained from the copyright holder(s). Copying of unpublished material for research purposes is permissible 50 years after the death of the creator of the material.
Preferred citation:
Items from this collection should be cited as '[Title or description of manuscript item], Papers of Donovan Clarke, National Library of Australia, [class/series/file/items number(s)]'.
Location of this collection:
Parkes Place
Canberra ACT 2600, Australia
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